Whether he was pushed or resigned (he resigned) is immaterial, his role at Seven had become completely untenable.
Rather than Seven itself, Kerry and Ryan Stokes private holding entity underwrote Smith's defamation case. He offered Stokes his VC medal as security, which may now be worthless lol.
Whether the Stokes now stand-by him and fund the appeal is their dilemma after reportedly already facing a bill approaching $40 million. Especially given news today that previously Smith had defiantly rebuffed three offers by Nine to settle on reasonable terms. Doh.
